Okmulgee, Oklahoma law defines petit larceny as the taking of someone else’s property, with the intent to deprive them of it, through the use of fraud or stealth. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1701
To understand what an Oklahoma petit larceny (or shoplifting) charge is, it is best to look at grand larceny first.
Grand larceny is either when the property taken is valued in excess of $1,000, or when the property, regardless of its value, is taken from the person of another. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1704
All other larceny is classified as petit larceny.
FAQ: Oklahoma Petit Larceny Laws
The Oklahoma petit larceny statute is broadly written. As such, there are many situations that the statute could cover. Just about any time a person takes something that doesn’t belong to them and the value is $1,000 or less, it will be considered petit larceny. While the differences between grand larceny and petit larceny may seem small, there are big differences in the penalties for each.
Potential Penalties
Violating Oklahoma petit larceny laws is punishable by a fine of from $10 to $500 and a jail term of not more than six months. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1706.
In comparison, grand larceny is a felony crime punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for up to five years if the value of the property taken is $1,000 or more.
If the value of the property is less than $1,000, it is punishable by incarceration in the county jail for up to six months. They may also spend one or more nights or weekends, at the discretion of the court, and a fine of up to $500.
In addition, if convicted of any larceny offense, you may have to pay restitution to the victim. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1705
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